A unique new author blog helps business communication instructors spend less time preparing and more time teaching. The first authors in the field to write an instructor blog, Bovée and Thill share instructional insights, offer advice on incorporating social media and other technologies into the course, and provide compelling examples of good and bad business communication.
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Monday, May 14th, 2012People like to collect things. Sports memorabilia, carnival glass, stuffed animals, you name it. Pinterest, the new social-media darling, took note of this behavior and created an easy-to-use site where people can share their interests in the form of pictures. The site is beautifully designed and truly engaging. It has been around since 2009, but [...]
Your Communications May Not Be Communicating
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012Today, we're not restricted to face-to-face communication for conveying information, and most companies have invested in full-time communications professionals. Consequently organizations are constantly communicating with their people through a wide range of modes and media: Newsletters and magazines, email blasts, town meetings, streaming videos — as well as traditional meetings. But yet somehow, communications are [...]
Bovee and Thill Video Channel
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012Here is a link to more than 35 videos from Bovee & Thill, authors of the world's leading textbooks in business communication and business writing. Via www.youtube.com
A Model of Consistency in Communication
Friday, March 23rd, 2012There's power in consistency of communication. Every three or four weeks, a small number 10 envelope arrives in my mailbox at Stanford containing an 8 ½ by 14 newsletter entitled The Life of the Mind. It's the brainchild (sorry for the pun) of Dr. John Peterson who was one of my undergraduate professors and deans. [...]
Eight Communication Traps That Foil Innovation
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012Most leaders are interested in growing their businesses through innovation, but it's risky business: most innovation efforts fail. After years of helping to make innovation happen as chief communications officer at Steelcase and as a consultant, I have a point of view that I'm willing to bet on. Photo: Georgia Everse Via blogs.hbr.org
Keep Everyone “In the Loop”
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012In my work with clients, one of the most frequently mentioned challenges in client organizations is “communication.” It’s a broad term – too broad to understand exactly what the issues are. When I ask for specifics, I typically hear things like, “I don’t understand what our strategy is,” and “I have no idea why my [...]
How to Be an Outstanding Communicator
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012The message from recruitment agencies, employer surveys and the like is familiar, loud and clear: you must be an outstanding communicator if you want to get to the top of your profession. . . Via www.creativityworks.net
Teaching Business Communication on LinkedIn
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012This group is a discussion forum exploring all aspects of teaching business communication. Members are also encouraged to contribute information about materials they have created. Join us today! Via www.linkedin.com
Teaching Business Communication on Facebook
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012Teaching Business Communication on Facebook was created to improve the quality of business communication and business writing instruction. Join us and share your opinions about topics and issues important to instructors of business communication, ask peers questions, and offer best practices for instruction. Click “Like” at the top of the page to get the site’s [...]
Add Value by Killing Corporate Jargon
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012Tired of thinking outside the box? Everyone else is, too. Via www.cbsnews.com
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